World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Brett T. Litz

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
95
Citations
39490
World Ranking
9951
National Ranking
5123

Psychology

D-Index
100
Citations
41633
World Ranking
620
National Ranking
395

Brett T. Litz publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brett T. Litz sits on this spectrum.

31–40 publications: 6 scientists 41–50 publications: 52 scientists 51–60 publications: 138 scientists 61–70 publications: 299 scientists 71–80 publications: 461 scientists 81–90 publications: 605 scientists 91–100 publications: 713 scientists 101–110 publications: 736 scientists 111–120 publications: 686 scientists 121–130 publications: 670 scientists 131–140 publications: 644 scientists 141–150 publications: 597 scientists 151–160 publications: 576 scientists 161–170 publications: 477 scientists 171–180 publications: 450 scientists 181–190 publications: 397 scientists 191–200 publications: 343 scientists 201–210 publications: 328 scientists 211–220 publications: 313 scientists 221–230 publications: 283 scientists 231–240 publications: 226 scientists 241–250 publications: 196 scientists 251–260 publications: 201 scientists 261–270 publications: 171 scientists 271–280 publications: 151 scientists 281–290 publications: 139 scientists 291–300 publications: 113 scientists 301–310 publications: 102 scientists 311–320 publications: 100 scientists 321–330 publications: 76 scientists 331–340 publications: 92 scientists 341–350 publications: 85 scientists 351–360 publications: 69 scientists 361–370 publications: 71 scientists 371–380 publications: 63 scientists 381–390 publications: 58 scientists 391–400 publications: 57 scientists 401–410 publications: 43 scientists 411–420 publications: 33 scientists 421–430 publications: 50 scientists 431–440 publications: 41 scientists 441–450 publications: 32 scientists 451–460 publications: 27 scientists 461–470 publications: 28 scientists 471–480 publications: 25 scientists 481–490 publications: 28 scientists 491–500 publications: 20 scientists 501–510 publications: 23 scientists 511–520 publications: 26 scientists 521–530 publications: 17 scientists 531–540 publications: 21 scientists 541–550 publications: 14 scientists 551–560 publications: 16 scientists 561–570 publications: 10 scientists 571–580 publications: 22 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 14 scientists 601–610 publications: 9 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 4 scientists 631–640 publications: 7 scientists 641–650 publications: 5 scientists 651–660 publications: 10 scientists 661–670 publications: 8 scientists 671–680 publications: 8 scientists 681–690 publications: 4 scientists 691–700 publications: 3 scientists 701–704 publications: 4 scientists 705+ publications: 100 scientists
31 publications 705+

This scientist: 367 publications — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

Brett T. Litz D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brett T. Litz sits on this spectrum.

30–31 D-Index: 398 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 702 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 671 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 659 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 641 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 671 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 617 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 558 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 495 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 487 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 445 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 390 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 408 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 345 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 325 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 321 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 248 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 290 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 218 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 219 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 215 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 183 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 169 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 132 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 137 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 120 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 112 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 86 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 101 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 83 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 77 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 70 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 78 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 58 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 53 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 57 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 48 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 53 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 46 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 24 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 35 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 27 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 31 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 22 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 24 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 11 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 19 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 10 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 16 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 10 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 5 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 12 scientists 144+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 100 D-Index — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

Brett T. Litz is affiliated with Boston University in the United States and has a substantial publication record in the field of Psychology, with a concentration on Clinical Psychology. Their research spans several subfields including Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Epidemiology, General Health Professions, and Social Psychology.

The main topics of their work include:

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Sleep and related disorders

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Brett T. Litz cover various aspects of trauma and mental health:

  • Defining and Assessing the Syndrome of Moral Injury: Initial Findings of the Moral Injury Outcome Scale Consortium, 2022, Frontiers in Psychiatry
  • Adaptive disclosure, a combat-specific PTSD treatment, versus cognitive-processing therapy, in deployed marines and sailors: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial, 2021, Psychiatry Research

Other relevant papers from their research network include:

  • First-line Psychotherapies for Military-Related PTSD, 2020, JAMA
  • Dose-related effects of ketamine for antidepressant-resistant symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans and active duty military: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled multi-center clinical trial, 2022, Neuropsychopharmacology
  • Sleep problems in active duty military personnel seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: presence, change, and impact on outcomes, 2020, SLEEP

Brett T. Litz's frequent co-authors include:

  • Alan L. Peterson
  • Stacey Young-McCaughan
  • Jim Mintz
  • Katherine A. Dondanville
  • Jeffrey S. Yarvis

Their work is commonly published in the following venues:

  • Journal of Traumatic Stress
  • Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy
  • SLEEP
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
  • Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry

Best Publications

  • Moral injury and moral repair in war veterans: A preliminary model and intervention strategy

    Brett T. Litz;Nathan Stein;Eileen Delaney;Leslie Lebowitz

  • Gender differences in anxiety disorders: prevalence, course of illness, comorbidity and burden of illness.

    Carmen P. McLean;Anu Asnaani;Brett T. Litz;Brett T. Litz;Stefan G. Hofmann

  • Prolonged Grief Disorder: Psychometric Validation of Criteria Proposed for DSM-V and ICD-11

    Holly G Prigerson;Holly G Prigerson;Mardi J. Horowitz;Selby C. Jacobs;Colin M. Parkes

  • Psychometric properties of the life events checklist.

    Matt J. Gray;Brett T. Litz;Julie L. Hsu;Thomas W. Lombardo

  • Psychotherapy for Military-Related PTSD: A Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.

    Maria M. Steenkamp;Brett T. Litz;Charles W. Hoge;Charles R. Marmar

  • Psychometric analysis of the PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5) among treatment-seeking military service members.

    Jennifer H. Wortmann;Alexander H. Jordan;Frank W. Weathers;Patricia A. Resick

  • PTSD Checklist—Civilian version (PCL-C)

    FW Weathers;BT Litz;JA Huska;TM Keane

  • The Quality of the Intimate Relationships of Male Vietnam Veterans: Problems Associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    David S. Riggs;David S. Riggs;Christina A. Byrne;Frank W. Weathers;Frank W. Weathers;Brett T. Litz;Brett T. Litz

  • Early intervention for trauma: Current status and future directions.

    Brett T. Litz;Matt J. Gray;Richard A. Bryant;Amy B. Adler

  • An Exploration of the Viability and Usefulness of the Construct of Moral Injury in War Veterans

    Kent D. Drescher;David W. Foy;Caroline Kelly;Anna Leshner

  • Psychometric Evaluation of the Moral Injury Events Scale

    William P. Nash;Teresa L. Marino Carper;Teresa L. Marino Carper;Mary Alice Mills;Mary Alice Mills;Teresa Au;Teresa Au

  • Moral Injury: An Integrative Review

    Brandon J. Griffin;Brandon J. Griffin;Natalie Purcell;Natalie Purcell;Kristine Burkman;Kristine Burkman;Brett T. Litz;Brett T. Litz

  • The impact of reported direct and indirect killing on mental health symptoms in Iraq war veterans.

    Shira Maguen;Barbara A. Lucenko;Mark A. Reger;Gregory A. Gahm

  • Lower precombat intelligence is a risk factor for posttraumatic stress disorder.

    Michael L. Macklin;Linda J. Metzger;Brett T. Litz;Richard J. McNally

  • PTSD Checklist—Civilian Version

    F. W. Weathers;B. Litz;D. Herman;J. Juska

  • A Randomized, Controlled Proof-of-Concept Trial of an Internet-Based, Therapist-Assisted Self-Management Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    Brett T. Litz;M.P.H. Charles C. Engel;Richard A. Bryant;Anthony Papa

  • Is There More to Complicated Grief Than Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? A Test of Incremental Validity

    George A Bonanno;Yuval Neria;Anthony D Mancini;Karin G Coifman

  • Emotional priming of autobiographical memory in post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Richard J. McNally;Brett T. Litz;Adrienne Prassas;Lisa M. Shin

  • Emotional processing in posttraumatic stress disorder.

    Brett T. Litz;Susan M. Orsillo;Danny Kaloupek;Frank Weathers

  • Effect of Prolonged Exposure Therapy Delivered Over 2 Weeks vs 8 Weeks vs Present-Centered Therapy on PTSD Symptom Severity in Military Personnel: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Edna B. Foa;Carmen P. McLean;Carmen P. McLean;Yinyin Zang;David Rosenfield

  • Information processing in anxiety disorders: Application to the understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder

    Brett T. Litz;Terence M. Keane

Frequent Co-Authors

Alan L. Peterson
Alan L. Peterson The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Jim Mintz
Jim Mintz The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Shira Maguen
Shira Maguen University of California, San Francisco
Patricia A. Resick
Patricia A. Resick Duke University
Terence M. Keane
Terence M. Keane Boston University
Edna B. Foa
Edna B. Foa University of Pennsylvania
Frank W. Weathers
Frank W. Weathers Auburn University
Matthew J. Friedman
Matthew J. Friedman Dartmouth College
Matt J. Gray
Matt J. Gray University of Wyoming
Stefan G. Hofmann
Stefan G. Hofmann Philipp University of Marburg

External Links

Personal website of Brett T. Litz

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring online degrees in psychology can open the door to a variety of career pathways, including roles in counseling, human services, and mental health support. One popular direction for psychology graduates is substance abuse counseling, a field with growing demand and opportunities for positive impact.

Each region in the USA may have unique requirements for professionals in this area. For instance, those interested in becoming a substance abuse counselor in Fort Worth will find specific licensure and educational paths. If you are looking at the West Coast, be sure to check out the substance abuse counselor requirements in Fremont, as well as the substance abuse counselor requirements in Fresno, each tailored to local laws and workforce needs.

Additionally, those considering positions in Texas can explore Garland substance abuse counselors education requirements to ensure they meet all standards. Pursuing an online psychology degree can help you build the foundational knowledge and skills needed to enter these meaningful and rewarding career paths across diverse communities.

Best Scientists Citing Brett T. Litz

Richard A. Bryant

Richard A. Bryant

University of New South Wales

Publications: 163

Murray B. Stein

Murray B. Stein

University of California, San Diego

Publications: 93

Dewleen G. Baker

Dewleen G. Baker

University of California, San Diego

Publications: 92

Neil Greenberg

Neil Greenberg

King's College London

Publications: 90

Paul A. Boelen

Paul A. Boelen

Utrecht University

Publications: 88

Sandro Galea

Sandro Galea

Washington University in St. Louis

Publications: 73

Simon Wessely

Simon Wessely

King's College London

Publications: 70

Alan L. Peterson

Alan L. Peterson

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Publications: 70

Ateka A. Contractor

Ateka A. Contractor

University of North Texas

Publications: 70

Jon D. Elhai

Jon D. Elhai

University of Toledo

Publications: 68

Robert H. Pietrzak

Robert H. Pietrzak

Yale University

Publications: 67

Karestan C. Koenen

Karestan C. Koenen

Harvard University

Publications: 67

Holly G. Prigerson

Holly G. Prigerson

Cornell University

Publications: 66

Nicole H. Weiss

Nicole H. Weiss

University of Rhode Island

Publications: 65

Jean C. Beckham

Jean C. Beckham

Duke University

Publications: 64

Sonya B. Norman

Sonya B. Norman

University of California, San Diego

Publications: 64

Trending Scientists

Vineet Kumar Rai

Vineet Kumar Rai

Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad

Nina Buchmann

Nina Buchmann

ETH Zurich

Bernardo Castellano

Bernardo Castellano

Autonomous University of Barcelona

Siegfried Knasmüller

Siegfried Knasmüller

Medical University of Vienna

Sacha Ferdinandusse

Sacha Ferdinandusse

University of Amsterdam

Jeffrey M. Lyness

Jeffrey M. Lyness

University of Rochester Medical Center

Amy Ellen Schwartz

Amy Ellen Schwartz

Syracuse University

Mayuresh V. Kothare

Mayuresh V. Kothare

Lehigh University

Junqing Pan

Junqing Pan

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Kent R. Mann

Kent R. Mann

University of Minnesota

Jacques Lespérance

Jacques Lespérance

Montreal Heart Institute

John B. Holcomb

John B. Holcomb

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Eric Ravussin

Eric Ravussin

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Rodolfo H. Torres

Rodolfo H. Torres

University of California, Riverside

Sarah C. Elmendorf

Sarah C. Elmendorf

Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research

Patricia Gibert

Patricia Gibert

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1

Related Psychology Rankings & Guides

2026 Colorado Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Colorado

2026 Colorado Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Colorado
2026 Macro Social Work Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Macro Social Work Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Texas – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Texas – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Nebraska – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Nebraska – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 Industrial Organizational Psychologist Career Paths: Job Outlook, Required Skills, and More

2026 Industrial Organizational Psychologist Career Paths: Job Outlook, Required Skills, and More
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Florida

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Florida
2026 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Psychology Programs

2026 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Psychology Programs
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Rhode Island

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Rhode Island
2026 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

2026 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
2026 Hawaii Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Hawaii

2026 Hawaii Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Hawaii
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Maryland – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Maryland – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 Best Colleges for Forensic Science Programs

2026 Best Colleges for Forensic Science Programs
2026 Career Path for Social Workers: Everything You Need to Know

2026 Career Path for Social Workers: Everything You Need to Know
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma
2026 LMSW vs. LCSW – What’s the Difference?

2026 LMSW vs. LCSW – What’s the Difference?
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Alaska – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Alaska – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 What Can You Do with a Counseling Degree? Costs & Job Opportunities

2026 What Can You Do with a Counseling Degree? Costs & Job Opportunities
2026 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Counseling Degrees

2026 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Counseling Degrees
2026 Best Online Clinical Psychology Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Clinical Psychology Degree Programs
2026 Different Types of Psychology Degrees & Jobs Guide

2026 Different Types of Psychology Degrees & Jobs Guide
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Ohio

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Ohio

Recently Published Articles

2026 Exercise Science Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate

2026 Exercise Science Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate
2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Health Information Management Degree?

2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Health Information Management Degree?
2026 How Fast Can You Get an Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get an Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Online?
2026 Top 50 US Colleges that Pay Off the Most

2026 Top 50 US Colleges that Pay Off the Most
2026 CMA vs RMA vs CCMA: Explaining The Difference

2026 CMA vs RMA vs CCMA: Explaining The Difference
2026 Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements

2026 Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements
2026 Cheapest Online Behavioral Health Science Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Behavioral Health Science Bachelor's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Best Paying Associate Degrees

2026 Best Paying Associate Degrees
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Behavioral Health Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Behavioral Health Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Which Medical Billing & Coding Specializations Have the Best Job Outlook?

2026 Which Medical Billing & Coding Specializations Have the Best Job Outlook?
2026 Best Degrees for Remote Work

2026 Best Degrees for Remote Work
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Iowa – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Iowa – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 Energy Policy Skills Gap Analysis: What Employers Want vs What Degree Programs Teach

2026 Energy Policy Skills Gap Analysis: What Employers Want vs What Degree Programs Teach
2026 Fastest Online Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
2026 Online Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs for Working Adults

2026 Online Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs for Working Adults
2026 Business Law Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Business Law Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Best Online Master’s in Counseling with No GRE Requirement

2026 Best Online Master’s in Counseling with No GRE Requirement
2026 Is Demand for Sustainability Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Sustainability Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Is A Cybersecurity Degree Worth It?

2026 Is A Cybersecurity Degree Worth It?
2026 How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Sacramento, CA: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Sacramento, CA: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 Library Science Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Library Science Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?